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Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak in US: CDC

Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak in US: CDC

A total of 90 cases caused by E. coli have been reported across 13 US states as of Wednesday, including 15 new cases

31 October,2024 02:46 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
New nasal drug delivery method can reduce TB bacteria in brain by 1,000 times

New nasal drug delivery method can reduce TB bacteria in brain by 1,000 times

The new treatment method also helps reduce the inflammation caused by the infection, an advance that has the potential to greatly improve treatment for people suffering from brain TB and could help in faster recovery

17 October,2024 03:59 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
What you need to know about trachoma, a highly contagious bacterial infection

What you need to know about trachoma, a highly contagious bacterial infection

From being the leading cause of blindness during the 1950s and 1960s, the World Health Organization (WHO) last week declared India “officially free from trachoma"

14 October,2024 02:17 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Russian 'spy whale' likely died of bacterial infection

Russian 'spy whale' likely died of bacterial infection

The 14-foot-long whale, weighing 1,225 kilograms was first spotted by fisherman not far from the Arctic town of Hammerfest.

04 October,2024 04:31 PM IST | Oslo | mid-day online correspondent
Leptospirosis may prove to be fatal, warns expert

Leptospirosis may prove to be fatal, warns expert

As Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was hospitalised after he was diagnosed as suffering from leptospirosis, a doctor explains how this bacterial infection occurs, its dangers, and the precautions that must be taken

30 September,2024 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Focussing on bacteria alone will not help combat deadly antimicrobial resistance

Focussing on bacteria alone will not help combat deadly antimicrobial resistance

The study by The Lancet Journal, which comes ahead of the UN meeting on AMR later this month, calls for including resistance developed in many fungal pathogens to curb AMR

13 September,2024 04:11 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai: We’re still not sure our water is safe to use, say Bandra residents

Mumbai: We’re still not sure our water is safe to use, say Bandra residents

Digging beyond D’Monte Park led to delay in sending samples to lab

05 September,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Mumbai: How advanced camera spotted contamination spot in Bandra; watch video

Mumbai: How advanced camera spotted contamination spot in Bandra; watch video

Wire-like instrument was inserted into pipeline, allowing officials to examine inner lining

31 August,2024 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Watch video | Mumbai: ‘Worms, muck, faecal matter in our water!’

Watch video | Mumbai: ‘Worms, muck, faecal matter in our water!’

Fifteen Bandra buildings facing severe illnesses, as lab test reveals presence of coliform bacteria, linked to human, animal waste matter

30 August,2024 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Highly adapted microbes found in microwave ovens: Study

Highly adapted microbes found in microwave ovens: Study

This finding is significant for hygiene and potential biotechnological applications, as the hardy bacteria inside microwave ovens could be utilised in industrial processes

08 August,2024 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

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